to branch; to fork; to separate; to split; to disperse; to scatter
(one's) whereabouts; destination; where one is headed; outcome; course (of events); future
about; concerning; related to; -ish
to jump up; to spring up; to jump (market, price, etc.); to rise sharply; to act rashly; to jump the gun
bizarre; strange; eccentric; odd; queer
core; heart (of the matter); point; crux; kernel
several years; a few years
members; member; constituent
as soon as...; just after...; immediately after...; hurriedly; in haste; quickly
crime syndicate; criminal syndicate
complete; completion; perfection; accomplishment
correspondence; communication; transmission; news; signal; telecommunications
administration; governance; the authorities; authority
mass communication; mass media
fault; error; indiscretion; faux pas
to be nearing death; to be dying
to carry in one's hand; to carry with one; to have on one's person; to take along (someone); to take (someone) with one; to be accompanied by
test; trial; probation; ordeal; tribulation
to conquer (e.g. an enemy); to defeat; to overcome (a difficulty); to out-hit
unripe; green; inexperienced; immature; unskilled
to do for (someone); to take in; to deceive; to hoodwink
to crawl out of; to creep out of
a few years ago; some years back
to become weak; to decline; to wear; to abate; to decay; to wither
drop (e.g. of water); drip
talented; gifted; prodigious; virtuoso; masterful
to mince; to cut fine; to carve; to engrave; to tick away (time); to beat out (e.g. rhythm); to etch (into one's mind)
purpose; utility; objective; way to use something
to hold back (e.g. emotions); to rein in (e.g. a horse, unruly people); to get the better of; to control; to command
how long; how much; to what extent
to be useful; to be helpful; to serve the purpose
intended for ...; oriented towards ...; aimed at ...
full view; plain sight; completely visible